Don Burke joins Gunns as Environmental Advisor to the Board

9 October 2008

Australia's most popular gardener, Don Burke, will act as a special environmental advisor to the Gunns Limited Board

He will advise the Gunns Board on maintaining the best environmental outcomes across the Group, including ensuring the proposed Bell Bay pulp mill will not adversely affect the environment

Don has previously visited the company when chair of the Australian Environment Foundation and was very impressed by its commitment to caring about the environment

"There is much more to be gained from working with companies such as Gunns to lead in good environmental practice than there is to protest against them"
Don Burke

"We're extremely pleased to have someone with a track record of such deep commitment to the environment, helping us to continue to be leaders in conserving the environment we rely on"
John Gay, Executive Chairman, Gunns Ltd

John Gay, Executive Chairman
For further information please call 03 6335 5201

Documentation

Media Release - Don Burke joins Gunns as Environmental Advisor to the Board.pdf (32 kB)